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Maenarthur Trail

About Maenarthur Trail

Follow some of the original miners' paths around this attractive woodland and discover the Castle Grogwynion Iron Age Hillfort, the Grogwynion Falls, an amazing variety of trees, and a dam dating from the 19th Century.

How to get there:

Maenarthur Trail can be started from Miners' Bridge in Coed Maenarthur. Pontrhydygroes is the nearest town or village.

From Aberystwyth follow the B4340 to Trawsgoed. Follow this road through Trawsgoed until the road crosses the Afon Ystwyth and turn immediately left, following the river towards Pontrhydygroes. Access to Coed Maenarthur is by the Miners’ Bridge in Pontrhydygroes village.

OS Grid Reference: SN738722
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

Wildlife

Mammals: We have information about Badger

Birds: We have information about Red kite

Habitats: We have information about Pinewood and Upland oakwood

River Ystwyth

Miners' Bridge Facilities.
ToiletsInformationParkingRefreshments
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
white
Length of trail:
2.5 miles
Approximate time of trail:
2.5 hours
Open or closed:
open
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Contact:

Tony Ellis
Area Manager
01974 282540
e-mail: tony.ellis@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Active woods

What's of interest

Warning - Trails can become slippery due to adverse weather conditions. Please take extra care when in the forest. Suitable footwear should be worn at all times.


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